News & Announcements

MM&P Secretary-Treasurer’s Seattle Op-Ed
Please take a few minutes to read the Op-Ed co-written by MM&P Secretary-Treasurer J. Lars Turner regarding industrial land zoning in Seattle. https://publicola.com/2025/02/19/the-citys-maritime-industrial-area-is-no-place-for-housing/

Wheelhouse Weekly, February 18, 2025
Volume 31… Number 7, February 18, 2025 STORIES COVERED In This Issue: Lawmakers From Farm States Try to Save Food for Peace Program, a Major Source of Cargo for the Merchant Marine Unions Sue Federal Agencies Over Access to Americans’ Private Data SS UNITED STATES, a Liner Once Crewed by MM&P LDOs, Departs on Final […]

Wheelhouse Weekly, February 11, 2025
Volume 31… Number 6, February 11, 2025 STORIES COVERED In This Issue: Study Shows Most Seafarers “Adjust” Records of Their Work/Rest Hours Maritime Infrastructure Hearing Touches on Wide Range of Issues MM&P Pledges Support for MSC’s Ambitious 95 Percent Manning Goal: “But Attracting and Retaining CIVMARS Will Require Improvements in Compensation and Working Conditions,” FEMG […]

IFSMA Newsletter #85 – February 2025
Please click here to view a pdf copy of the IFSMA Newsletter #85 – February 2025 Edition.

Wheelhouse Weekly, February 4, 2025
Volume 31… Number 5, February 4, 2025 STORIES COVERED In This Issue: Firings of Key Officials at NLRB Block Its Ability to Rule on Any Cases Transportation Labor Statement on Mid-Air Collision in Washington, DC LONE STAR STATE, the Newest NSMV, Is Launched US Army Corps of Engineers Celebrates 250 Years of Service Panama Canal: […]

Wheelhouse Weekly, January 28, 2025
Volume 31… Number 4, January 28, 2025 STORIES COVERED In This Issue: Operation Deep Freeze: MM&P Licensed Deck Officers at the Conn of OCEAN GIANT Administration Issues Executive Orders Relevant to AFL-CIO Affiliates Houthis Release Crew of Hijacked Car Carrier Suspicious Military Craft Seeks to Divert US-Flag Ship Into Iranian Waters Coast Guard Commandant Relieved […]